Michael Brooks: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Jamal Brooks (August 13, 1983 – July 20, 2020) was an American talk show host, writer, and political commentator. He co-hosted The Majority Report with Sam Seder and launched The Michael Brooks Show in August 2017. Brooks also provided commentary for various media outlets and made regular appearances on programs such as The Young Turks. His contributions extended to numerous publications including HuffPost, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, openDemocracy, and Jacobin. In addition to his media work, he authored the book Against the Web: A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right, which was published by Zero Books in April 2020. Known for his progressive, internationalist, democratic socialist, and Marxist humanist perspectives, Brooks engaged extensively in discussions on topics such as U.S. foreign policy, the Middle East, Latin America, capitalism, and the intellectual dark web. His work reflected a commitment to addressing complex geopolitical and social issues from a left-wing viewpoint, and he was recognized for his thoughtful commentary and engaging broadcast presence.